R/C Drifting FAQ

What is the best PVC to use for drifting?
From experience i have found that the black ABS pipe works the best. It seems to have a little better grip then the white or gray PVC piping. So now when you try to take a corner you will have that little better grip to be able to hold longer smoother drifts. To keep in mind that you have to wear down the smooth surface to get better results. Just drift through one or two battery packs and you should be good to go.

What size ABS do I need?
Two inch ABS should fit on almost any rim with no problems at all. I have seen on some rims you might have to put some electrical tape taped around the inside of the rim to get it to fit on snug. Add a little glue if needed. Also check the tutorial section to see pictures of what i am talking about. Make sure you don't put on too much glue because you will need to change the pvc from time to time from wear.

What size should I cut the pipe?
All rims are 26mm wide. So you can either measure it or you can just put a rim up to the pipe and just cut it to size.

What is the Schedule of the pipe?
That is the thickness of the pipe. For example, all pvc comes in 40 schedule and 80 schedule. So make sure you get the 40 Schedule piping when you go out and buy your pipe. 80 schedule is too thick and will not work. The way I have seen it listed on the pipe is it will say SCH 40 on the side of the pipe.

What should I use to cut the ABS pipe?
Let me just warn everyone right now. DO NOT BUY THE SCISSOR TYPE PVC CUTTERS. Even if your retailer insist that it is the best thing to cut pipe I made that big mistake myself already. When you go to cut the pipe the scissors will make the pipe bend at first so you will never get a straight cut. The best tool for cutting ABS pipe would have to be the type that looks like a clamp with a round blade at one end (see picture below). You can get these at your local DIY or Plumbing store for about $20.